South-Florida-Premiere-of-The-Last-Resort
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Melissa Berthier, E-mail: melissaberthier@miamibeachfl.gov
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 13, 2019
South Florida Premiere of “The Last Resort”
— Friday, February 15 at 8 p.m. —
WHO/WHAT: Taking the audience on a journey back in time, “The Last Resort”
premieres on Friday, February 15 at 8 p.m. in the city where it all began
– Miami Beach. Funded in part by the Cultural Arts Council and
produced by O Cinema, one of the city’s cultural anchors, the
documentary tells the story of the vibrant Jewish retiree community that
defined the urban island in the 1970s when they escaped brutal winters
and flocked in droves to the sunny paradise.
Highlighting colorful characters in the story, the film features
photojournalism by esteemed photographers Andy Sweet and Gary
Monroe. The award-winning motion picture has captivated audiences
throughout the nation, earning the Audience Award for Best
Documentary at the 2018 Miami Jewish Film Festival and receiving
extensions in both New York City and Toronto, Canada.
Following the screening, filmmakers and Miami natives Dennis School,
President and CEO of ArtCenter South Florida, and Kareem Tabsch, Co-
Director of O Cinema will participate in a live Q&A.
WHEN: Friday, February 15 at 8 p.m.
WHERE: O Cinema Miami Beach
500 71 Street
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